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There have been a few new additions to the Hero Factory theme this month.
For those who don’t know, Hero Factory is based around robotic Heroes, and their fight to protect the galaxy from the Villains. The theme is the successor to Bionicle.
The new sets in the series include Heroes such as Evo, Rocka and Furno and Villains such as Toxic Reapa, Jawblade and the fearsome Black Phantom.
There are eight new sets in total to add to your collection.
LEGO themes geared towards young girls have never really taken off, that is before now.
Friends is a brand new theme targeted at young girls and has had a major overhaul since themes such as Belville to appeal to their audience. This latest theme appears to have a lot more promise than previous attempts to reach the young female market.
Friends focuses on different locations, such as cafés, tree houses and vets, and feature a wide range of accessories to play with. The new sets need to be built, just as you would with any other LEGO set, but feature new brick colours, such as lavender, medium azure, and aqua. Each set includes full instructions on how to build it.
There are currently 23 confirmed sets, including City Park Café, Heartlake Vet and Olivia’s Tree House.
Series 6 of the ever popular Collectable Minifigures is now here!
The LEGO Collectable Minifigures consists of a variety of different minifigure characters that are released as a series. You get a get a poly-bag with a random minifigure from the series. Each of these minifigures includes it’s own accessory and stand.
Sixteen more new faces are now available to add to your collection, including a Flamenco Dancer, Mechanic, Classic Alien, Bandit, Minotaur, Surgeon, Butcher, Lady Liberty, Sleepyhead, Leprechaun, Genie, Clockwork Robot, Roman Soldier, Intergalactic Girl, Highland Battler, and Skater Girl.
Add this latest series of minifigures to your collection!
Dinosaurs have always been pretty impressive. Now you can get them in LEGO form in the new theme, LEGO Dino!
LEGO Dino features minifigure heroes and moulded dinosaur figures in each set. The dinosaurs are similar to the figures used in the Dino Attack theme, but have been updated to look more realistic. LEGO have done a fantastic job of making the dinosaurs look fearsome, yet pretty cool at the same time.
There are currently seven sets in the theme, the biggest of them all being Dino Defense HQ. This set features the main headquarters of the heroes, complete with communications centre, laboratory and tranquiliser refilling station. The Dino Defense HQ includes four hero minifigures and three dinos (T-Rex, Raptor and Coelophysis).
Other sets in the theme include Ambush Attack, Tower Takedown, Raptor Chase, Triceratops Trapper, T-Rex Hunter and Ocean Interceptor.
LEGO Dino is the perfect theme for LEGO and dinosaur fans alike.
The highly popular Collectable Minifigures are back! The new series is now available to collect and features some brilliant new characters.
Series 5 includes a Fitness Instructor, Lizard Man, Lumberjack, Gladiator, Small Clown, Egyptian Queen, Evil Dwarf, Boxer, Ice Fisherman, Graduate, Royal Guard, Cave Woman, Detective, Snowboarder Guy, Zookeeper and Gangster minifigures.
Ever since the Collectable Minifigures have been released, they have been a major success, and with such a colourful collection of characters I’m not surprised. They make a great gift for any LEGO fan!
This brand new series is not to be missed! Collect them all now!
A nice portion of the MMO, LEGO Universe has been made free to play!
Unfortunately the full game is only available through subscription (£7.49 per month), but players will be able to get a nice chunk of the action through the Free to Play mode.
In the free version, you will obtain access to two adventure zones, a property area to build your creations on, and there are also mini-games to be played.
To get a piece of the action, you can download the Free to Play version from the LEGO website by clicking here.
This fantastic replica of the famous Brandenburg Gate, one of Berlin’s most iconic monuments, is now available to build in LEGO form.
This new addition to the Architecture series features all twelve columns of the original structure and even the statue Quadriga, depicting a chariot driven by Victoria, the Roman goddess of victory, pulled by four horses.
The set includes a booklet explaining the details and history of the landmark and full instructions on how to build this brilliant model.
The Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 400 is the fantastic new set in the LEGO Technic theme. Equipped with a fully operational, pneumatically-powered crane and working winch, all powered by LEGO Power Functions.
The Unimog U 400 features realistic steering control and includes a gear block to conquer any terrain. 4-wheel drive and suspension are also present and correct.
As with many Technic sets, the Unimog U 400 can be rebuilt into a powerful Snow Plough. The set has plenty of features to keep any LEGO fan occupied, and is incredibly fun to build.
Earth Defense HQ is the brand new set in the Alien Conquest theme.
Featuring four vehicles, including a mobile launch station, interceptor shuttle, and mini rescue vehicle for the Alien Defense Unit minifigures, and a mini UFO for the Alien troopers and pirates, this set has plenty to offer!
Six minifigures are included in total in this set: an Alien Trooper, Alien Pirate, pilot, two Alien Defense Unit soldiers, and a toxic clean-up scientist, as well as an alien clinger.
The Mobile Launch Station features a detachable lab trailer, an opening cockpit to the prison pod, and the ability to angle your shuttle ready for take-off!
With plenty of features, this set is well worth a look!
The latest addition to the fantastic Modular Buildings series is the brand new Pet Shop!
The detail on this set is absolutely fantastic! This three-storey building includes both the pet shop itself and a town house neighbouring it. There is a hinged staircase for easy access inside the pet shop building, an upstairs apartment with kitchenette, and an upper loft.
Inside the town house is a spiral staircase leading up to the upper floor, and an attic space featuring storage boxes and French doors leading out to the balcony. A rooftop garden completes the setting, equipped with fresh vegetables.
The Pet Shop features a total of four minifigures (pet shop owner, girl on bicycle, painter with paint roller and woman), and a menagerie of pet minifigures to stock your shop (dog, cat, two parrots and a fish tank with goldfish).
This set is available tomorrow (10th May)! Don’t miss it!